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Root · Beet
Detroit Dark Red Beet
Amaranthaceae
Default beet recommendation. Most reliable, beginner-friendly. Deep red flesh with virtually no zoning (white rings). CRITICAL: each beet 'seed' is a multigerm cluster containing 2-8 seeds — thinning is MANDATORY. Greens edible and harvestable at 35-40 days before root maturity. Tolerates 25°F without damage.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
55–60 days
Sun
6+ hours
Container
Yes
2+ gallon pot
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Germination Time
5–14 days
Optimal Temp
65°F
Seed Depth
0.5"
Watering
Weekly Water
1 "
Needs
Moderate
Soil
pH Range
6–7
Resilience
Heat: Low
Cold: High
Drought: Medium
Nutrition
Feeding Intensity
Moderate feeder
Sources
seed-catalog
Fedco Seeds
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